Future Farmer Program 2.0 supports the future of Island farmers and agriculture on Prince Edward Island through collaboration, mentorship, and project funding. The program helps producers set and prioritize their business goals while strengthening the planning, management, and technical skills needed for success. Participants can also access incentives to support projects that align with their business plans and meet S-CAP priorities.
To access the new Future Farmer Program 2.0, prospective farmers need to complete an application..
Successful applicants will be eligible for funding for 10 years after successful registration in the program.
Along with access to funding provided through the Agri-Start and Continuing to Grow subprograms, participants who are registered in the Future Farmer Program 2.0 will also be eligible for Bonafide Farmer status and mentoring support from Department of Agriculture staff.
Interested in Enrolling?
Make sure you meet the criteria below:
Eligibility Criteria
1. You belong to one of the following groups:
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agricultural Producers
2. You are:
- A Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- A resident of Prince Edward Island
- A new agricultural producer (must not have reported farm income for more than 5 years) OR
- Have a business or succession plan (this can be developed with program advisors as part of the application process)
Sub-Programs
Meeting the criteria so far? Next, select the sub-program you qualify for:
(1) Agri-Start Subprogram
- Less than $20,000/year annual farm sales or equivalent farm salary
(2) Continuing to Grow Subprogram
- More than $20,000/year in annual farm sales or equivalent farm salary
- Applicant must own more than 15% of the farm if greater than $1M in annual farm sales; or 10% of the farm if less than $1M annual farm sales
